Leaves sway in the gentle breeze.

Meaning: The leaves of the plants move gently in the light wind.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant that grow on the stems. Sway means to move gently back and forth. Gentle means mild or not strong. Breeze is a light wind.

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The leaves dance in the wind.

Meaning: This sentence also describes how the leaves on a tree or plant are moving in the wind, but it uses the word "dance" to create a more lively and graceful image.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the green parts of plants that grow on branches. Dance means to move gracefully and rhythmically. Wind is air that is moving. When you put them together, "The leaves dance in the wind" means that the leaves are moving gracefully and rhythmically in the wind.

The leaves flutter in the breeze.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the leaves on a tree or plant are moving in the wind, using the word "flutter" to create a sense of quick, irregular movement.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the green parts of plants that grow on branches. Flutter means to move quickly and lightly, often in an irregular way. Breeze is a light wind. When you put them together, "The leaves flutter in the breeze" means that the leaves are moving quickly and lightly in the light wind.

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